Employment Alert – Important Lesson for Employers: Tenth Circuit Decision Regarding the Oklahoma Anti-Discrimination Act
The 10th Circuit decision offers lessons for employers who receive a request for leave of absence as a reasonable accommodation.
The Journal Record – Gavel to Gavel: Supreme Court Decision Will Impact Oklahoma Industry by Brooks A. Richardson
The decision may create opportunities for industry to secure more favorable rulings in regulatory battles but will also create regulatory uncertainty.
Employment Alert – PWFA Final Regulations Are Past Their Due Date
Congress passed the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (“PWFA”), which took effect on June 27, 2023, and applies to all employers with 15 or more employees. The EEOC issued proposed regulations in August 2023 and allowed public comment through October 11, 2023, with final regulations anticipated in late December 2023. As of the date of this alert, no final regulations have been published.
Business Alert – Corporate Transparency Act: Reference Guide
On January 1, 2024, beneficial ownership information reporting requirements will take effect for legal entities created or registered to do business in the United States. This reference guide provides an outline for what businesses of all sizes will need to consider regarding their reporting obligations.
Cybersecurity and Data Privacy at GableGotwals
Cybersecurity and data privacy are crucial to the daily operations of governmental and business entities. GableGotwals is well-positioned to help organizations in this area, tailoring our legal services and work product to each client's particular circumstances and objectives.
Employment Alert – Employers Should Prepare: The Labor Department Plans Major Salary Threshold Increase for Exempt Status
On August 30, 2023, the US Department of Labor published a new proposed rule to raise the annual salary level threshold for exempt workers to $55,068 per year. This new rule could become law in 2024.
Energy Alert – Watershed Moment: U.S. Supreme Court Narrows Federal Power Under Clean Water Act
This Alert addresses what this means for energy infrastructure in and around “wetlands.”
IEL’s Energy Law Advisor – Protective Measures Energy Companies Should Consider After Supreme Court Opens Door for Overtime Wage Lawsuits by Brooks A. Richardson and Chris S. Thrutchley
The U.S. Supreme Court’s decision will likely impact companies within the oil and gas industry.